New Essay

Through exploring the psychopathology of Capgras syndrome, in which a patient mistakes a loved one for an imposter, The Echo Maker offers a sustained meditation on the ways in which we project our own problems onto other people. As a reflection on the mysteries of consciousness, the novel offers some interesting if not especially new insights into the fuzzy boundaries between scientific and literary interpretations of the mind. Read more

Workshop on Public Engagement in the Arts and Humanities

Tuesday, June 04, 2013

On 19th June I am going to be speaking at a workshop on Public Engagement in the Arts and Humanities. I'll be sitting on a panel entitled Harnessing New and Old Media, describing the activities of the Research in English At Durham (READ) blog.

This workshop is designed for postgraduates and early-career researchers, and is open to anyone from Durham, Newcastle and Belfast Universities. If that's you, do come along - there is a great lineup of participants and it should be a very productive day. More information here.